Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor the Machine Mechanic Trainee is responsible for maintaining all manufacturing machines properly to enable the production of the product. With the guidance of the Senior Mechanic, they assist in the process of doing preventive maintenance, repairs, lubrication, troubleshooting and installation of all production machinery and all ancillary equipment. Also responsible for adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) that are in effect assuring the quality and quantity of product produced.
Responsibilities: - Perform routine maintenance, planned repairs, emergency repairs, preventive maintenance, lubrication and troubleshooting under the guidance of the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Mechanic
- Assist Maintenance Mechanic and Set-up Mechanics whenever needed.
- Solid understanding of hardware, hand tools, measuring instruments and proper tool usage.
- Perform Preventative Maintenance on all assigned production equipment following the PM checklist under the guidance of the Maintenance Mechanic
- Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications: - Strong mechanical aptitude (Electrical Knowledge is a plus)
- Ability to follow instructions provided by the Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Mechanic.
- Read and interpret equipment manuals
- Preventable Maintenance experience is helpful
- Knowledge of Lockout / Tagout.
- High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
- The ability to adapt to changing situations and fast-moving environment.
- Must comply with GMP requirements; specific functions and documents will be discussed in GMP and on the job training
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
- Must be able to stand for 8 hours
- Work environment may be exposed to powders, chemicals, and allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, milk, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, fish, and shellfish).
- Ability to work in a physically challenging environment, including bending, kneeling, stretching and climbing.
We proudly offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with Company Match, Pet insurance and more.
We reward the hard work of our team members with fun and exciting company events, Picnic, BBQ Packages, Holiday Celebrations, and associate referral bonuses.
Piping Rock Health Products, founded in 2011, winning Long Island's Top Workplaces Award four years in a row, is supported by a group of vitamin visionaries with over 40 years of industry experience and a carefully curated team of talented associates. Piping Rock is a global vitamin and supplement manufacturer with an unwavering commitment to creating quality wellness products. Being deemed an essential business from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Piping Rock has kept its doors open, production moving, and associates safe. We believe that family always comes first, and that the dedication of our associates is the key ingredient to our success.
We are drug free workplace, regulated by the FDA, required to follow Federal Guidelines; therefore in order to start as well as maintain employment, you must be able to successfully clear drug screening processes, which include testing for all illegal substances per Federal Guidelines.
Piping Rock Health Products, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Other details - Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $30.00
- Max Hiring Rate $30.00
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